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Mike Beswick

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Mike is our Business Development, Marketing and Communications Director. He is also a member of the firm's Operational Board. Mike has worked in the legal sector for over 20 years, with senior roles at a number of global law firms. He has a track record of building high–performing teams focused on revenue, reputation and relationship growth. Mike is an advocate for the use of data to drive decision–making and is passionate about delivering exceptional client experience.

Mike was recognised in Totum's 'Best Business Leaders Awards 2022' as a role model excelling in business services leadership.

 

CV

Since 2020 Business Development, Marketing and Communications Director
2017 - 2020 Head of Clients, Taylor Wessing
2016 - 2016 Director of Business Development & Marketing - EMEA, King & Wood Mallesons
2005 - 2016 Global Head of Corporate Business Development, Allen & Overy
2003 - 2005 Senior Business Development Manager, CMS Cameron McKenna
2001 - 2003 Business Development Manager, Clifford Chance
1993 – 1996 History (BA Hons), University of Leicester

Career

Since 2020 Business Development, Marketing and Communications Director
2017 - 2020 Head of Clients, Taylor Wessing
2016 - 2016 Director of Business Development & Marketing - EMEA, King & Wood Mallesons
2005 - 2016 Global Head of Corporate Business Development, Allen & Overy
2003 - 2005 Senior Business Development Manager, CMS Cameron McKenna
2001 - 2003 Business Development Manager, Clifford Chance

Education

1993 – 1996 History (BA Hons), University of Leicester

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